MARKETS27 September 2026· 10 min
ESG & Sustainable Finance: How Green Criteria Are Reshaping Global Investment Strategies
With over $35 trillion in ESG assets under management globally, sustainable finance is no longer a niche trend. Discover how ESG criteria are fundamentally rewiring capital allocation, risk models, and corporate strategy.
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